Rainbow Lodge

VERY MIXED REVIEW - This place is like a law firm 11/6/2005

by jnmunsey at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

for 3 sodas(6 oz.) they charge you for 3 @ $2.50each. This is insulting-they think they are so good they can get away with it. Our initial dinner experience was pleasant. The waitress was great, and the food delicious. Lunch was ok too, but this time the place was losing its charm. Last night we did not get the type of table I asked when reserving. The waiter had a trainee with him and failed to introduce him, and then had a cold response when we did not order wine. While I was gone when asked by my girlfriend to raise the blinds he had a bad attitude about it, smarting off to her. Shrimp appetizer had TWO medium sized shrimp for 10 bucks. Dinner was ok this time, and for dessert I had a small request upon which I was charged excessively extra. Pros: Cool looking place, Wild game on menu Cons: smug attitude, special requests=$$$$, get better elsewhere more

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best restaurant in houston 9/9/2005

by valentin a at Insider Pages Provided by Insider Pages

Excellent game, expensive, gorgeous setting; well worth the splurge; purportedly the most romantic restaurant in Houston; go for Sunday brunch and 99 cent bottomless mimosa. more

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best restaurant in houston 9/9/2005

by valentin a at Insider Pages Provided by Insider Pages

Excellent game, expensive, gorgeous setting; well worth the splurge; purportedly the most romantic restaurant in Houston; go for Sunday brunch and 99 cent bottomless mimosa. more

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Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

by ssmith11 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

This place rocks! True, it is a special occassion location but each time my wife and I go its awesome. Great food, wine list is respectable and ambience is like no other in Houston. For those of you who say a Con at this location is price, you may not be educated diners. Sorry:) And no, I do not work there, just in the business and understand it. Great job Rainbow Lodge! Pros: Consistent more

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Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

by ssmith11 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

This place rocks! True, it is a special occassion location but each time my wife and I go its awesome. Great food, wine list is respectable and ambience is like no other in Houston. Pros: Consistent more

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Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

by ssmith11 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

This place rocks! True, it is a special occassion location but each time my wife and I go its awesome. Great food, wine list is respectable and ambience is like no other in Houston. For those of you who say a Con at this location is price, you may not be educated diners. Sorry:) And no, I do not work there, just in the business and understand it. Great job Rainbow Lodge! Pros: Consistent more

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A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

by amber2019 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

My husband and I have dined at most of the best of the best in Houston restaurants, and the RL left nothing to be desired. The service was impeccable, the food very good, wine excellent. We are definitely going back. Pros: Food, Wine, Service more

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A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

by amber2019 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

My husband and I have dined at most of the best of the best in Houston restaurants, and the RL left nothing to be desired. The service was impeccable, the food very good, wine excellent. We are definitely going back. Pros: Food, Wine, Service more

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A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

by amber2019 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

My husband and I have dined at most of the best of the best in Houston restaurants, and the RL left nothing to be desired. The service was impeccable, the food very good, wine excellent. We are definitely going back. Pros: Food, Wine, Service more

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Great Place! 8/23/2004

by clo321 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I visited the Lodge for the first time after so many people had hyped it up. All I can say is that I was quite impressed with the food and service. There were a number of business diners, so not as quiet and romantic as I was told, but it wasn't a bother. Not a big fan of the decor, but it's a lodge, what else do you expect? I would definitely recommend and dine there again in the future. Pros: Great Food, Attentive Service, Easy Valet Service more

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Great Place! 8/23/2004

by clo321 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I visited the Lodge for the first time after so many people had hyped it up. All I can say is that I was quite impressed with the food and service. There were a number of business diners, so not as quiet and romantic as I was told, but it wasn't a bother. Not a big fan of the decor, but it's a lodge, what else do you expect? I would definitely recommend and dine there again in the future. Pros: Great Food, Attentive Service, Easy Valet Service more

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Great Place! 8/23/2004

by clo321 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I visited the Lodge for the first time after so many people had hyped it up. All I can say is that I was quite impressed with the food and service. There were a number of business diners, so not as quiet and romantic as I was told, but it wasn't a bother. Not a big fan of the decor, but it's a lodge, what else do you expect? I would definitely recommend and dine there again in the future. Pros: Great Food, Attentive Service, Easy Valet Service more

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Exquisite 2/2/2004

by mike_916 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

Rainbow Lodge is one of the finest restaurants in Houston. My first visit was in 1991 when I was in high school and I have been a customer ever since. I have been to many of the highly rated restaurants in Houston, but the one thing that Rainbow lodge has far and above most of these is consistancy. I have never had a meal that didn't make me say "this is the best ___ I have ever had". This cozy little lodge is my favorite, it is a must visit for dates and even business meals. Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more

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Exquisite 2/2/2004

by mike_916 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

Rainbow Lodge is one of the finest restaurants in Houston. My first visit was in 1991 when I was in high school and I have been a customer ever since. I have been to many of the highly rated restaurants in Houston, but the one thing that Rainbow lodge has far and above most of these is consistancy. I have never had a meal that didn't make me say "this is the best ___ I have ever had". This cozy little lodge is my favorite, it is a must visit for dates and even business meals. Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more

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Exquisite 2/2/2004

by mike_916 at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

Rainbow Lodge is one of the finest restaurants in Houston. My first visit was in 1991 when I was in high school and I have been a customer ever since. I have been to many of the highly rated restaurants in Houston, but the one thing that Rainbow lodge has far and above most of these is consistancy. I have never had a meal that didn't make me say ""this is the best ___ I have ever had"". This cozy little lodge is my favorite, it is a must visit for dates and even business meals. Pros: Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Ambience more

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Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

by perpetuallytreu at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I saw that this was voted one fo the most romatice restraunts and had to disagree. While it has an elegant upscale atmosphere it is like a hunting lodge. Large animal heads decorate the walls and heavy uncomfotable wooden chairs are where you are seated. WHile it is great for say a rehearsal dinner not good for a proposal or romantic evening. The dead animals everywhere you look dont offer wram fuzzy feelings. Rough and rugged ones more like. Greta food though. Jusicy tender game meat. Pros: Juicy game meats, Upscale Atmosphere, Great for large group Cons: Not Romantic, Overpriced, Somewhat uncreative more

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Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

by perpetuallytreu at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I saw that this was voted one fo the most romatice restraunts and had to disagree. While it has an elegant upscale atmosphere it is like a hunting lodge. Large animal heads decorate the walls and heavy uncomfotable wooden chairs are where you are seated. WHile it is great for say a rehearsal dinner not good for a proposal or romantic evening. The dead animals everywhere you look dont offer wram fuzzy feelings. Rough and rugged ones more like. Greta food though. Jusicy tender game meat. Pros: Juicy game meats, Upscale Atmosphere, Great for large group Cons: Not Romantic, Overpriced, Somewhat uncreative more

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Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

by perpetuallytreu at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I saw that this was voted one fo the most romatice restraunts and had to disagree. While it has an elegant upscale atmosphere it is like a hunting lodge. Large animal heads decorate the walls and heavy uncomfotable wooden chairs are where you are seated. WHile it is great for say a rehearsal dinner not good for a proposal or romantic evening. The dead animals everywhere you look dont offer wram fuzzy feelings. Rough and rugged ones more like. Greta food though. Jusicy tender game meat. Pros: Juicy game meats, Upscale Atmosphere, Great for large group Cons: Not Romantic, Overpriced, Somewhat uncreative more

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Often crowded, but worth a visit 7/24/2003

by innerlooper at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I've dined at Rainbow Lodge for both special occasions and business dinners, and I have to agree with the posters below who said that the restaurant is more suitable for the latter than the former. On a slow night, Rainbow Lodge has the potential to be romantic, but most nights, it is crowded and loud, and filled with underdressed conventioners and businessmen. A coat and tie rule wouldn't hurt here. The food is solid, with some interesting wild game choices and very good wines. Service is hit-or-miss, but generally friendly. The grounds are beautiful, though, especially in the spring. Pros: Beautiful grounds, Interesting menu, Good wine list Cons: Often crowded, noisy more

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Often crowded, but worth a visit 7/24/2003

by innerlooper at Citysearch Provided by Citysearch

I've dined at Rainbow Lodge for both special occasions and business dinners, and I have to agree with the posters below who said that the restaurant is more suitable for the latter than the former. On a slow night, Rainbow Lodge has the potential to be romantic, but most nights, it is crowded and loud, and filled with underdressed conventioners and businessmen. A coat and tie rule wouldn't hurt here. The food is solid, with some interesting wild game choices and very good wines. Service is hit-or-miss, but generally friendly. The grounds are beautiful, though, especially in the spring. Pros: Beautiful grounds, Interesting menu, Good wine list Cons: Often crowded, noisy more

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Best	Excellent service, delicious food, friendly, cozy atmosphere My grandest and strongest applause to the Rainbow Lodge! We held my daughter's wedding reception here this month and have received so many compliments from family and guests. M...
Worst	Dont waste your time The hostess was not attentive at all and had a snooty attitude. The food was ok, but not cooked well through. The dessert was great, but I couldnt get past the bad hostess. ...

2011 Ella Blvd (at TC Jester Boulevard) Houston, TX 77008

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VERY MIXED REVIEW - This place is like a law firm 11/6/2005

best restaurant in houston 9/9/2005

best restaurant in houston 9/9/2005

Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

Dining Education 101 5/13/2005

A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

A wonderful experience 4/6/2005

Great Place! 8/23/2004

Great Place! 8/23/2004

Great Place! 8/23/2004

Exquisite 2/2/2004

Exquisite 2/2/2004

Exquisite 2/2/2004

Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

Rainbow Lodge 10/23/2003

Often crowded, but worth a visit 7/24/2003

Often crowded, but worth a visit 7/24/2003

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